
VVX 1500 Video Conferencing
An affordable, easy-to-use, dual stack business media phone for H.323 and SIP environments, the Polycom VVX 1500 D combines one-touch video calling, integrated business applications, and advanced IP telephony in a flexible, future-proof Unified Communications (UC) solution
- Enables managers and knowledge workers to make simple and fast touch screen video and voice calls right from their workspace
- Flexible and future-proof with easy connectivity to both H.323 video and SIP telephony simultaneously
- Lowers travel expenses with quick payback; equip each employee for the cost of one business trip
- Enhances productivity; increases remote collaboration, helps build relationships, and easily view body language
- Enables innovative third-party applications through a full browser and highly customizable Polycom API
- Reduces carbon footprint. Requires less than half the power of similar products
Features and Benefits
- On-device, simultaneous support for H.323 and SIP for easy connectivity and flexibility
- Intuitive, color touch-screen phone interface for voice, video and applications
- Instant, one-touch business-grade video conferencing right from the desktop
- Adjustable camera, base, and display to suit the environment and provide eye-level visual interactions
- Six-line, feature-rich touch screen phone with Polycom HD Voice technology 1
- Highly customizable applications platform with open Polycom API, integrated full browser and USB 2.0 port for applications
- Bundled with productivity and personalization applications, including Polycom Productivity Suite, Polycom My Info Portal and Digital Photo Frame
- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) switch for bandwidth-intensive applications
- IEEE 802.3af powered at under 11W maximum for a “green” world
- Smart motion detection allows the screen to go to power-save mode when no one is in the office
Use of the voice telephony functionality requires integration with an IP PBX platform from a Polycom Voice Interoperability Partner (VIP)
The Polycom VVX 1500 D dual stack business media phone unifies video,
voice and applications capabilities in a simple-to-use personal communication
solution. With its unique touch screen interface, the VVX 1500 D makes video
calls as simple as using a desktop phone. Its large display and ease of use
make the VVX 1500 D an ideal productivity tool for todays busy executives
and professionals, whether they are in office, retail, professional services, or
healthcare environments.
One-Touch Personal Video Device
The Polycom VVX 1500 D includes an integrated camera and delivers easy
and instant business-grade video calling with a simple touch of the screen. With
native H.323 support, it connects easily with all standards-based H.323 video
conferencing and telepresence systems, such as the Polycom HDX series, and
real-time media conference platforms, such as the Polycom RMX series, enabling
mass adoption of business-grade video in the enterprise. The VVX 1500 D has
multiple adjustable elements including camera tilt, base height and screen angle
to suit the environment and a users preferences.
Business Information At-a-Glance
The Polycom VVX 1500 D business media phone features an open API
and WebKit-based full browser that enable third-party developers to create
applications that integrate the VVX 1500 D with business systems such as
UC, customer relationship management (CRM), and other vertical business
applications. The VVX 1500 D comes with a Web service called Polycom My Info
Portal, through which customers can select to receive personalized Web content,
such as stock prices, weather, and news.
Feature-Rich Phone* with Polycom HD Voice
The Polycom VVX 1500 D is equipped with all of the capabilities of a full featured
SIP IP phone including: six lines, Polycom HD Voice technology, a Gigabit
Ethernet switch that supports PoE, and a host of voice telephony functions. These
features can be accessed via the buttons on the front of the phone or by simply
touching the large color display. Use of the voice telephony functionality requires
integration with a Polycom certified SIP call control platform.
Flexible, Future-Proof UC Solution
With H.323 and SIP dual stack support, the VVX 1500 D business media phone
delivers a future-proof UC endpoint that integrates voice, video and applications
into an overall UC solution. Enterprises can implement the VVX 1500 D with
existing and new H.323-based video networks today with the flexibility to
integrate it with a SIP IP telephony call control platform in the future.
User Interface Features
Resistive touch screen interface works with both
finger or stylus (not provided)
7 in TFT LCD display with adjustable screen angle
16:9 wide screen aspect ratio
Screen saver and digital picture frame mode
On-screen virtual keyboard
Configurable auto-answer
WebKit- based browser
USB port for applications
Adjustable base height
Unicode UTF-8 character support. Multilingual
user interface including Chinese, Danish, Dutch,
English (Canada/US/UK), French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, and Swedish
Video Standards and Protocols
H.261, H.263, H.263+ (1998), and H.264
CIF(352×288) or SIF(352×240) resolution transmit
and receive video up to 30 fps
Camera
2 mega pixel camera
30 cm to infinity fixed focus
Privacy shutter
Picture in Picture for near end camera
Full screen or window for far end camera
Bandwidth
CIF video up to 768 kbps plus network overhead
Customizable video call bit rates
Network and Provisioning
ITU H.323
IETF SIP (RFC 3261 and companion RFCs)
Dual stack H.323 and SIP simultaneously running
SDP
Two-port Gigabit Ethernet switch
–10/100/1000Base-TX across LAN and PC ports
–Conforms to IEEE802.3-2005 (Clause 40) for
Physical Media Attachment
–Conforms to IEEE802.3-2002 (Clause 28) for Link
Partner Auto-Negotiation
Manual or dynamic host configuration protocol
(DHCP) network setup
Time and date synchronization using SNTP
Provisioning and call server redundancy supported1
FTP/TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS server-based central
provisioning3
QoS Support ? IEEE 802.1p/Q tagging (VLAN),
Layer 3 TOS, and DSCP
Network Address Translation (NAT) ? support for
static configuration and Keep-Alive SIP signaling
RTCP and RTP support
Event logging
Syslog
Local configurable digit map/dial plan
Hardware diagnostics
Status and statistics reporting
IPv4
TCP
UDP
DNS-SRV
Security
AES encryption standard 128 bit for multimedia
streams, H. 235v3
Media encryption via SRTP
Transport Layer Security (TLS)2
Encrypted configuration files2
Digest authentication
Password login
Support for URL syntax with password for boot
server address2
HTTPS secure provisioning2
Support for signed software executables2
Open Application Platform
WebKit enabled full browser that supports HTML,
CSS, SSL security, and JavaScript
Supports Polycom Apps SDK and API for third-party
business and personal applications
Bundled with Polycom Productivity Suite:
–Corporate Directory Access using LDAP
–Local Audio Call Recording on USB flash drive
–Visual Conference Management
Power
Built-in auto sensing IEEE 802.3af Power over
Ethernet (Class 0)
Energy-saving smart motion detector enables the
screen to go into power-save mode when no one is
in the office
Power efficient; consumes less than 11W when fully
active, 8W average, and 6W when in power save
mode with the LCD off
External Universal AC Adaptor (optional, 48V
380mA DC)
Voice Telephony3
6 lines (registrations)
Shared call/bridged line appearance
Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
Flexible line appearance (one or more line keys can
be assigned for each line extension)
Distinctive incoming call treatment/call waiting
Call timer and call waiting
Call transfer, hold, divert (forward), pickup
Called, calling, connected party information
Local three-way audio conferencing
One-touch speed dial, redial
Remote missed call notification
Do not disturb function
Electronic hook switch capable
Voicemail support
Audio Features
Polycom HD Voice technology delivers life-like voice
quality for each audio path-handset, the hands-free
speakerphone, and the optional headset4
Polycom Acoustic Clarity technology providing fullduplex
conversations, acoustic echo cancellation and
background noise suppression
–Type 1 compliant (IEEE 1329 full duplex)
Frequency response ? 100 Hz ? 14 kHz for handset,
optional headset and hands-free speakerphone
modes
Codecs: G.711 (A-law and mu-law), G.729AB, G.722,
G.722.1, G.722.1C, G.719
Individual volume settings with visual feedback for
each audio path
Voice activity detection
Comfort noise generation
DTMF tone generation (RFC 2833 and in-band)
Low-delay audio packet transmission
Adaptive jitter buffers
Packet loss concealment
Headset and Handset Compatibility
Dedicated RJ-9 headset port
Hearing aid compatibility
Compliant with ADA Section 508 Subpart B
1194.23 (all)
Hearing aid compatible (HAC) handset for magnetic
coupling to hearing aids
Compatible with commercially-available TTY adapter
equipment
Electronic Hook Switch (EHS) support
Approvals
FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class B
ICES-003 Class B
EN55022 Class B
CISPR22 Class B
AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN55024
EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3
NZ Telepermit
Korea KCC
China CCC
ROHS compliant
Safety
UL 60950-1
CE Mark
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
AS/NZS 60950-1
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 0 to 40C (+32 to 104F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Storage Temperature
-40 to +70C (-40 to +160F)
Polycom VVX 1500 D Comes With:
VVX 1500 D console
Handset with handset cord
Network (LAN) cable
Quick Start Guide
Product registration card
Size
10 x 15 x 8.3 in (25 x 38 x 21 cm) (W x H x D)
Part Numbers
2200-18064-025 ? WW PoE
Weight
Unit weight: 5.4 lbs (2.5 kg)
Unit Box Dimensions / Weight
14 x 16 x 6 in
8.0 lbs (3.7 kg)
Master Carton Quantity
Two
Warranty
1 year
1. Most software-enabled features and capabilities must be
supported by the server. Please contact your IP PBX/
Softswitch vendor or service provider for a list of supported
features.
2. Requires Polycom SIP software version 3.2 or higher.
3. Voice telephony functionality requires integration with a
Polycom certified SIP-based call control platform.
4. To enjoy the benefits of Polycom HD Voice when using
the phone in the headset mode, you must use a wideband
headset.

